Natural Remedies for Horse Hives

What are horse hives?Hives are the most common type of skin allergy that results in raised areas of the skin which
are also called urticaria, rash, or wheals.

What are the possible causes of horse hives?Horse hives can be an allergic reaction to your horse from:

coming into
contact with a plant such as nettles

a vaccination

a topical or oral medication

a topical product

something in the diet, even eating
fresh spring grass

an insect bite or sting

internal parasites such as small strongyles

Some horses
may even have respiratory or diarrhea problems as a result of the hives. While most cases of hives disappear in 24-48 hours,
if your horse has a severe reaction, you will want to contact your vet. Ask yourself if anything has changed with your horse
in the past 24-48 hours. Did you feed a new food item, did your horse receive a vaccination, or did you wash their saddle
pad, blanket, etc. in something different? Think of any possible cause for the hives.

Stop Itch
by Wendals contains burdock root, cleavers, marigold, fenugreek seed, garlic, nettles, seaweed, rosemary,
meadowsweet, and marshmallow.
Allertonic
contains fresh stinging nettle, licorice, eyebright, horsehound, osha, horsetail, mullein, elecampane, and plantain.
If the cause of the horse hives is unknown and the condition is ongoing, or the cause is known but the condition is recurring because
there is no way to totally eliminate the problem, then traditional chinese medicine (TCM) may help. To find a holistic vet that uses TCM
remedies for horse hives, click here.

Reiki (energy work) can be offered to your horse by placing your hands above the location of the hives. If the hives are all over the
body, you can offer reiki from the front, rear, and both sides. If your horse moves away at any time, offer reiki from a distance as they are sensitive to the
energy and the hives can make them more so.
See reiki for horses to learn more.

Acupuncture has proven beneficial to some horses with hives on its own or in combination with other remedies. To find a licensed
veterinarian acupuncturist,
click here.

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